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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 22m

#NASCAR - William Sawalich will miss Saturday's Xfinity Series race.
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William Sawalich out of Martinsville race after Talladega crash

William Sawalich will miss this weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway as he recovers from concussion-like symptoms.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1h

#NASCAR - Why are Daniel Suarez and Spire Motorsports perfect for each other?
As Suarez told me, he is getting "those butterflies in his stomach." That's how excited he is.
As Jeff Dickerson explained, this is a redemption story.
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Daniel Suarez, Spire Motorsports find their redemption story

The partnership between Daniel Suarez and Spire Motorsports presents an opportunity for both sides to enjoy a redemption story.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4h

Daniel Suarez has unveiled his anchor scheme for the 2026 season.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4h

#NASCAR - Daniel Suarez joins forces with Spire Motorsports next season.
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Daniel Suarez secures Cup Series ride for 2026 season

Daniel Suarez has found his home for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. He will join Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 7.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 7h

The No. 19 team of Joe Gibbs Racing thought Chase Briscoe could win races when he started the season.
But he made them believers once the #NASCAR playoffs officially kicked off.
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Chase Briscoe's crown jewel showed team championship potential

Chase Briscoe had race-winning talent before joining Joe Gibbs Racing, but he made the team believers with a crown jewel race.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 8h

#NASCAR - The 2027 season will start on a new weekend as the Daytona 500 shifts away from Presidents' Day weekend.
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2027 Daytona 500 avoids Super Bowl clash with date change

The Daytona 500 will move to a different date in 2027 as NASCAR avoids a clash with Super Bowl 61, the NFL's championship game.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1d

#NASCAR - The JR Motorsports lineup continues to take shape with multiple driver announcements.
The All-Star cars will feature some proven winners.
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JR Motorsports adds to packed All-Star lineup

JR Motorsports has shared more details about its unique lineup of drivers for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1d

#NASCAR - With Goodyear introducing a new tire this weekend at Martinsville, questions remain about the amount of tire wear, especially with cooler temps.
James Small and Adam Stevens provided some thoughts today during media sessions.
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Martinsville elimination race features new tire, more fall-off

The Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway will feature a new tire from Goodyear that delivers more grip and more wear.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1d

We don't yet know the distances of the San Diego races, but #NASCAR has revealed the course layout for the historic race weekend.
Long story short: racing next to aircraft carriers will be incredible.
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NASCAR unveils 16-turn San Diego course for 2026 season

NASCAR has unveiled the full, 16-turn course layout for the inaugural race weekend in the San Diego area next season.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1d

#NASCAR - It's a big opportunity for Rajah Caruth as he joins JR Motorsports for multiple races next season.
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Rajah Caruth joins JR Motorsports for part-time 2026 schedule

Rajah Caruth has landed a big opportunity for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. He will make multiple starts for a winning team.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 1d

This could be a significant week in the history of #NASCAR.
23XI, Front Row, and NASCAR will meet in a settlement conference starting today.
On Thursday, they will have a summary judgement hearing.
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NASCAR, 23XI, Front Row meet for pivotal week in antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports will meet in court multiple times this week amid an antitrust lawsuit.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 2d

#NASCAR - Two Round of 8 races are complete. Only Martinsville Speedway remains.
These are the drivers essentially in must-win situations in the three elimination races.
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Breaking down the must-win situations heading to Martinsville

One race remains in the Round of 8 for each of the national series. Several drivers face must-win situations at Martinsville Speedway.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 2d

#NASCAR - Tricon Garage has boosted its competition department by bringing in a champion.
Jeff Stankiewicz has joined the organization, effective immediately.
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Tricon Garage brings in championship-winning crew chief

Tricon Garage has made a significant move for the future. The team has added championship-winning crew chief Jeff Stankiewicz to the competition department. Videos by FanBuzz The team announced the ne...

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 2d

#NASCAR - At one point in Sunday's race, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney controlled the pack.
Unfortunately for the Team Penske drivers, other drivers saving fuel took them out of contention.
Now, they have one option at Martinsville.
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Martinsville 'all or nothing' for Team Penske after Talladega frustration

Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney have a simple goal. Go to Martinsville Speedway for an "all or nothing" day.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 2d

#NASCAR - One moment, Kyle Larson was leading the bottom line with William Byron behind him. Less than a lap later, they finished 26th and 25th while Chase Briscoe won his way to Phoenix.
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Talladega overtime bites Kyle Larson, William Byron

Both Kyle Larson and William Byron had an opportunity to win their way to Phoenix, but overtime at Talladega disrupted their plans.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 2d

#NASCAR - Chase Briscoe chose the perfect time to get his first-ever superspeedway win. He locked himself into the Championship 4.
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Chase Briscoe captures first superspeedway win, Champ 4 berth

Chase Briscoe will compete for a championship for the first time in his Cup Series career after he won for the first time on a superspeedway.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 3d

#NASCAR - Ryan Vargas has competed in the Xfinity Series, Truck Series, Euro Series, and ARCA Menards Series.
Now, he has taken on #MonsterJam with a big-time performance.
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NASCAR's Ryan Vargas scores Monster Jam win in series debut

Ryan Vargas, a veteran of multiple NASCAR series, conquered a new arena while competing in a Monster Jam event.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 3d

The Xfinity Series race at Talladega may not have been the smoothest for JR Motorsports, but the team put two drivers into the Championship 4. #NASCAR
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JR Motorsports locks up 2 spots in Championship 4

Two members of the JR Motorsports lineup have locked up spots in the Championship 4 after the trip to Talladega Superspeedway.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 3d

#NASCAR - Austin Hill delivered a message over the radio as he won at Talladega on Saturday evening.
"Take that, haters!"
He has been planning to make people talk about him since his elimination at the Roval.
Mission accomplished.
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Austin Hill delivers a message after another Talladega win

Austin Hill delivered a message over the radio after winning at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday evening.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 3d

It's been a long, long season for #NASCAR Cup Series teams. Their last off-week was in late April.
Burnout could certainly set in, but a select group is pushing that aside.
They have something bigger on the mind.
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Championship pursuit reduces burnout of an extended schedule

NASCAR Cup Series teams could feel some burnout as they approach the end of 28 consecutive weeks at the race track.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4d

At one point this season, it seemed inconceivable that #NASCAR could consider a return to a 36-race format.
Now, more and more people are talking about this possibility.
It may not happen, but Brad Keselowski knows why the chatter increased.
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Brad Keselowski explains rise in 36-race format chatter

2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski has explained why chatter has increased regarding the 36-race championship format.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4d

#NASCAR - Michael McDowell is back in the pole position at Talladega Superspeedway.
Here's where the rest of the drivers line up:
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Talladega Cup Series starting lineup: Michael McDowell wins pole

Spire Motorsports driver Michael McDowell has won the pole at Talladega Superspeedway as teams prepare for Sunday's playoff race.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4d

Silly Season has been relatively quiet, but two drivers confirmed their plans for the 2026 #NASCAR season on Saturday morning.
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2 NASCAR drivers confirm their 2026 racing plans

Two NASCAR championship contenders in the Chevrolet camp have confirmed their racing plans for the 2026 Xfinity Series season.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 4d

#NASCAR drivers expressed concern after Talladega moved into the Round of 8.
One wild card could disrupt a championship run.
Friday's Truck Series race showcased this early and often.
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Talladega collects multiple Truck Series playoff drivers

Talladega Superspeedway collected multiple Truck Series playoff drivers on Friday afternoon, dropping two far below the cutline.

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John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 6d

As #NASCAR has diversified the schedule, drivers have tried to become more well-rounded. This isn't the easiest with limited practice time, so how do newcomers and veterans alike achieve this?
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The drive to become more well-rounded without extended practice

Becoming a well-rounded NASCAR driver is no simple feat. It requires time behind the wheel, which isn't as possible in the current era.

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